Serranus atricauda

Sea bass

  • Blacktail comber
  • König-Sägebarsch
  • Serran à queue noire
  • Cabrilla negra

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 2 and 150 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal shows curiosity towards the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 45 cm
  • Maximum age known : 16 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes -
  • The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!